
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Brighton, MA from $700 (1 Rental)
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Brighton, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brighton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Brighton Studio Apartments | $2,549 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
Brighton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,005 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Brighton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,599 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
Brighton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,110 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Brighton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,824 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Brighton 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,593 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Brighton 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,109 | $775 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Brighton, MA
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
64 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brighton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brighton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brighton is under $1,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brighton?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 140 regular apartments in Brighton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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